The winner of the 2011 Clunes Ceramic Award was Phil Elson for his work, In the Shadow of Gehry's Golden Fish. Phil Elson's work was be acquired by the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum for the Permanent Collection.

A High Commendation was presented to Irianna Kanellopoulou for her works Berry Boy and The General.

Emerging Artist's Awards were presented to Ruby Pilven for her work Confinement (Archive), Leanne Barbaro for Innner Peace and Cinda Stevens for her work Floe. The work of Cinda Stevens and Leanne Barbaro will also be acquired by the Art Gallery of Ballarat for the Permanent Collection.

The People's Choice Award winner is Sophy Blake for her work Conversations.